Agenda
1. Questions
2. Don't forget that benchmarks are due on Wednesday. They will be uploaded to LiveText. LiveText should be activated prior to class. Failure to do so will result in a loss of points.
3. Podcast are due the 25th.
4. Work on Benchmark Citing March Article:
March, T. (2007). What Webquests are (really). Retrieved March 20, 2007, from http://bestwebquests.com
/what_webquests_are.asp.
Citing NAEYC paper:
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). (1996). Position statement: Technology and young
children. www.naeyc.org/resources/position_statement/pstech98.htm
Example of Teacher Page Content Grade Level: 9th Social Studies: High School (p. 527) Big Idea: Government and Civics The study of government and civics equips students to understand the nature of government and the unique characteristics of American representative democracy, including its fundamental principles, structure, and the role of citizens. Understanding the historical development of structures of power, authority, and governance and their evolving functions in contemporary U.S. society and other parts of the world is essential for developing civic competence. An understanding of civic ideals and practices of citizenship is critical to full participation in society and is a central purpose of the social studies. Academic Expectations 2.15 Students can accurately describe various forms of government and analyze issues that relate to the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. High School Enduring Knowledge – Understandings Students will understand that • People form governments to establish order, provide security and accomplish common goals. Governments in the world vary in terms of their sources of power, purposes and effectiveness. Objectives
Students will analyze the different types of governments.
Students will identify the characteristics of the different types of government in a Venn diagram.
Students will be able describe which of these is the best form of government and support why.
Accommodations/Modifications Students will be paired based on needs. Students will be provided additional time to complete the WebQuest.
Next class we will:
ppt/reflective paper are on your wiki
upload benchmark
talk about the digital divide
talk about digital stories
*We will save ppt as a ppsm and place on Livetext in class. Readings Digital Storytelling Robin Digital Storytelling.pdf
Storybird is a service that uses collaborative storytelling to connect kids and families. Two (or more) people create a Storybird in a round robin fashion by writing their own text and inserting pictures. They then have the option of sharing their Storybird privately or publicly on the network. The final product can be printed, watched on screen, played with like a toy, or shared through a worldwide library.
//What is Dropbox//? - YouTube
Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere. This means that any file you save to your Dropbox will automatically save to all your computers, phones and even the Dropbox website.
Today's Objectives 1. Students will explore real-world issues and solve authentic problems using digital tools and resources 2. Students will design relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity 3. Students will customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources 4. Students will demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations. 5. Students will communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats. 6. Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning. 7. Students will advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources. 8. Students will address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources. 9. Students will evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning.
1. Questions
2. Don't forget that benchmarks are due on Wednesday. They will be uploaded to LiveText. LiveText should be activated prior to class. Failure to do so will result in a loss of points.
3. Podcast are due the 25th.
4. Work on Benchmark
Citing March Article:
March, T. (2007). What Webquests are (really). Retrieved March 20, 2007, from http://bestwebquests.com
/what_webquests_are.asp.
Citing NAEYC paper:
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). (1996). Position statement: Technology and young
children. www.naeyc.org/resources/position_statement/pstech98.htm
Example of Teacher Page Content
Grade Level: 9th
Social Studies: High School (p. 527)
Big Idea: Government and Civics
The study of government and civics equips students to understand the nature of government and the
unique characteristics of American representative democracy, including its fundamental principles,
structure, and the role of citizens. Understanding the historical development of structures of power,
authority, and governance and their evolving functions in contemporary U.S. society and other parts of
the world is essential for developing civic competence. An understanding of civic ideals and practices of
citizenship is critical to full participation in society and is a central purpose of the social studies.
Academic Expectations
2.15 Students can accurately describe various forms of government and analyze issues that relate to the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy.
High School Enduring Knowledge – Understandings
Students will understand that
• People form governments to establish order, provide security and accomplish common goals. Governments in the world vary in terms of their sources of power, purposes and effectiveness.
Objectives
- Students will analyze the different types of governments.
- Students will identify the characteristics of the different types of government in a Venn diagram.
- Students will be able describe which of these is the best form of government and support why.
Accommodations/ModificationsStudents will be paired based on needs.
Students will be provided additional time to complete the WebQuest.
Next class we will:
ppt/reflective paper are on your wiki
upload benchmark
talk about the digital divide
talk about digital stories
*We will save ppt as a ppsm and place on Livetext in class.
Readings
Digital Storytelling
Robin Digital Storytelling.pdf
Ohler Digital Storytelling.pdf
Cool Tools
- Story Builder
Storybird is a service that uses collaborative storytelling to connect kids and families. Two (or more) people create a Storybird in a round robin fashion by writing their own text and inserting pictures. They then have the option of sharing their Storybird privately or publicly on the network. The final product can be printed, watched on screen, played with like a toy, or shared through a worldwide library.- DropBoxVideo:
//What is Dropbox//? - YouTubeDropbox is a free service that lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere. This means that any file you save to your Dropbox will automatically save to all your computers, phones and even the Dropbox website.
- Math
DeapSeaDuel AppConcentration
Pick-a-Path
Today's Objectives
1. Students will explore real-world issues and solve authentic problems using digital tools and resources
2. Students will design relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity
3. Students will customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources
4. Students will demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations.
5. Students will communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.
6. Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.
7. Students will advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.
8. Students will address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.
9. Students will evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning.